Norwich seeks $11.7 million from the state to revitalize its waterfront

by Joelyn Leon | Dec 6, 2023 | Uncategorized

Now is the time to ask the state for a big investment in Norwich’s waterfront assets, city officials say, as they lobby for $11.7 million in state grants to make improvements from the harbor up the Yantic River. Hoping to ride the momentum of a new marina owner, city...

Amid appeal over East Windsor project, CT-based developer Verogy eyes Glastonbury for new solar farm

by Joelyn Leon | Dec 6, 2023 | Uncategorized

As East Windsor continues its fight against a proposed solar farm by Verogy, the West Hartford-based developer has its sights set on Glastonbury for its latest project. The proposed Glastonbury Solar One project at 17 Wickham Road would be a 3-megawatt, alternating...

Ridgefield schools unveil $39 million capital improvement plan; auditoriums slated for facelifts

by Joelyn Leon | Dec 5, 2023 | Uncategorized

The 70-year-old auditorium at Veterans Park Elementary School is slated for $775,000 worth of repairs and upgrades as just one of the many projects in the Ridgefield Public Schools proposed $39 million five-year capital improvement plan. At a Board of Education...

With Hartford’s RPI campus sold, development around Dunkin’ Park expected to move fast

by Joelyn Leon | Dec 5, 2023 | Uncategorized

Salvatore closed a deal this week to buy the former Rensselaer Polytechnic Institute graduate campus at 275 Windsor St. for $3.82 million. The building’s property abuts Dunkin’ Park, home to the Double-A Hartford Yard Goats. Earlier this year Salvatore...

Milford chief says ‘shocking’ price tag means new police station will have to wait

by Joelyn Leon | Dec 5, 2023 | Uncategorized

City officials have been planning to build a new police station for at least 25 years, but even one of the idea’s biggest supporters said it probably won’t happen anytime soon because “the price is shocking.” Updating the Police Commission on...

Pedestrian bridge at Norwalk’s Merritt 7 train station expected to open in mid-December

by Joelyn Leon | Dec 5, 2023 | Uncategorized

After months of supply shortage issues, the final pieces needed to finish the new pedestrian bridge at the Merritt 7 train station are expected to arrive, according to the Connecticut Department of Transportation. CTDOT is aiming for a mid-December opening for the new...